Employment Mentor (First Nations Identified)

AMES Australia; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance reviews

Work-life balance

Cultural leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Novated leases

Laptops

Mobile phones

Professional development

Subscriptions and memberships

Briefcases

Flare Employee Discounts Program

Annual leave loading

Job summary

AMES Australia is seeking an Employment Mentor (First Nations Identified) to provide individualised employment support to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers, helping them overcome barriers and achieve timely employment opportunities. The role requires caseload management, collaboration with employers, and delivery of tailored employment services.

A current driver's licence and Working With Children Check are required, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven case management or client liaison experience, especially with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to motivate and advocate for clients; capable of negotiated outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised employment support and guidance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers.
• Manage a caseload, reverse marketing candidates, and support employers taking on candidates.
• Monitor and review delivery of employment services and develop client career plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local Aboriginal communities and socio-emotional well-being concepts.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation

Advocacy

Job description

Employment Mentor (First Nations Identified)

• Full-time Maximum Term position to 31 October 2028, based at our Blacktown location
• Support job seeker clients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcome barriers to employment
• We are seeking applications forEmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.
• Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super
• Other benefits include:
• Regular performance feedback and performance review process
• Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
• Cultural Diversity
• Cultural leave*
• Flexible working arrangements will be considered
• Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
• Flare Employee Discounts Program
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging. *AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

About the position

We are seeking applications forEmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.

If successful in your application as Employment Mentor, you will provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers addressing/overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate timeframe. You will negotiate, monitor and review the delivery of employment support services for clients. This involves the case management of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketing candidates, job search training and supporting employers as they take on candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional well-being, culture and wisdom
• Some case management or client liaison experience, including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders and the challenges they face
• A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for this role
• A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
• A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cohort and the challenges they face
• Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
• Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plans
• Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to implement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gain employment
• Strong time management, organisational and well developed computer skills
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Vision and demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuous improvement principles
• Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights

Attachments:
- Employment Mentor FINAL Sept24 J202111 v4.pdf